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Myron H. Clark
Myron Holley Clark (1806 - 1892) was born and died in Ontario County, New York. Clark was a member of the state senate and was Governor of New York from 1855 to 1857.
Clark served in local government, eventually becoming sheriff of Ontario County. He was also appointed to the state militia.
Clark made several attempts to force prohibition in the state and signed a prohibition law while governor, but the law was repealed after a short time. He was also involved in railroad consolidation, but kept the fares low.
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